Creamy Cajun Chicken Rigatoni Bake
A delicious and creamy pasta bake that combines chicken, rigatoni, and Cajun spices for a fantastic flavor.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta preferably whole wheat
- 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus extra for topping
- 0.5 cup chicken broth low sodium preferred
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
- 1 cup diced bell pepper any color
- 0.5 cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper and Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth, letting it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni and half of the cheddar cheese into the skillet. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding cooked sausage or swapping out the chicken broth for white wine.